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Scotish hawkweed or hawksbeard, Crepis praemorsa
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Scotish hawkweed or hawksbeard, Crepis praemorsa
Scotish hawkweed or hawksbeard, Crepis praemorsa.. Handcolored botanical copperplate engraving from Joshua Hamiltons Culpepers English Family Physician; or Medical Herbal Enlarged, with Several Hundred Additional Plants, Principally from Sir John Hill, London, W. Locke, 1792
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This exquisite handcolored botanical engraving showcases the Scottish Hawkweed, or Hawksbeard, Crepis praemorsa, as it was depicted in Joshua Hamilton's Culpeper's English Family Physician; or Medical Herbal, published in London in 1792. The intricate detail and vibrant colors of this copperplate engraving highlight the distinctive features of this plant, which was also known as "Nettle-leaved Hawkbit" due to its nettle-like leaves. The Scottish Hawkweed is a native plant of Europe, particularly common in Scotland and northern England. It is a perennial herb, growing up to 30 centimeters tall, with a rosette of hairy, lobed leaves and a flower head composed of numerous yellow disc flowers surrounded by ray flowers. The plant was valued in traditional herbal medicine for its anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties. This engraving is a testament to the rich history of botanical illustration and the importance of herbal medicine in the past. The work of Hamilton and his contemporaries, such as Sir John Hill, contributed significantly to the scientific understanding of plants and their medicinal uses. The intricate process of creating a handcolored botanical engraving involved the collaboration of skilled engravers, botanists, and colorists, resulting in accurate and beautiful representations of plants that continue to fascinate and inspire us today.
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